Stix Bar, Beaconsfield

What a great find. Our local pub was let down by its supplier of Burns Night food last night so they in turn had to let us down. A quick search of the internet identified the Stix Bar offering Burns night food alongside their normal menu so (despite the anonymous review that was less than complimentary) we booked a table, and we were so pleased we did.

Food? Fantastic - great range of small tapas like portions representing a wide range of cuisines, beatifully cooked and nicely presented. Not for those that like their meat and two veg' type of dinner but great for those that like interest and variety.

Drinks? Limited ale option (as you might expect in a place like this) but a good range of lagers and wines reasonably priced. For those that like to choose wines by the glass there is a good range - for wines by the bottle the prices were very reasonable.

Atmosphere? Buzzing, with a good crowd that filled the place and gave it a really nice feel. This is definitely a wine bar / restaurant rather than a pub but there is a small bar area at the front that seemed very popular while we were there.

Service? Excellent despite all the tables being fully occupied - attentive without being obtrusive. Very friendly, and when I passed a comment (not by any means a complaint) that the oat biscuits in our Burns night desserts were quite hard (as they are probably meant to be) we were presented with a plate of softer, less cooked versions within a minute without even asking for them.

Would we go back? You bet - can't wait. This place has been open for a couple of years and I can't believe we haven't been before. From its popularity last night I would guess it's doing well - in my view it deserves to.

26 Jan 2007 13:31